Group Instructor and Coach

Life Time Group Fitness brings members together to create lasting relationships, offer memorable experiences and help to achieve personal fitness goals. Whether it is focusing on breath in yoga, crushing miles with heart pumping music in cycle, or bringing the energy in our group fitness studios – we have a place for everyone. With over 20 branded formats, our nationally certified instructors are the heart and soul of Life Time. They dedicate their time, energy and passion to change lives, build communities and create magic. Your happiness, health and development are our top priority, and we are committed to continued investment into your growth as a Life Time Performer. We would love to welcome you to our family of passionate team members across the nation. As a Life Time Performer, our incredible benefits include a free Diamond membership to Life Time and discounts on all club services, products and more. With the growth at Life Time, your career opportunities are endless.

Position Summary

Provides cutting-edge Group Fitness and Signature Group Training instruction through a variety of entertaining, educational, and fun classes promoting fitness and positive self-esteem in a safe environment. The Group Instructor & Coach is passionate about helping members reach their goals through Life Time’s scientifically based individualized group training programs. 

Maintains positive relationships with members to educate, motivate, and promote a health way of life by delivering quality, on brand group fit and Small Group training programs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops positive relationships with class participants by teaching a variety of challenging and entertaining group fitness classes
• Educates class participants on correct form and alternative moves during the fitness routine
• Attentively listens to members, answer questions, and engage in conversation before and after classes
• Cleans and organizes studio space after each Group Fitness class
• Uses current music for each class that entertains and motivates while ensuring appropriate language
• Promotes Life Time Fitness promotions, programs, products, and services while specifically encouraging participation for Group Fitness classes
• Teaches Group Fitness Classes and Coaches Small Group Training Classes
• Cleans and Organizes SGT Area
• Promotes & Sells Signature Memberships  

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of fitness instructor work experience
• Experience with heart rate training
• Ability to perform an aerobic activity for duration of a class, which may include, but not limited to, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, running, crawling, and kneeling 
• Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds
• Ability to perform exercises specific to the assigned class
• Ability to communicate and exchange information with guests who have inquiries about Life Time products and services.
• Ability to perform physical activity including: standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to lift more than 20lbs.
• CPR/AED Certification
• Minimum of one of the following Group Exercise Certifications: National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM), American Council of Exercise (ACE), American Fitness Aerobic Association (AFAA), Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA)
• Life Time Fitness Training Certified

​ Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Sports Medicine or other related field

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.